34 Pa. Code § 47.236 - Stairway railings and handrailings
(a) Railings for stairways shall be not less
than 36 inches in height from the middle of the tread to the top of the
railing. The closed sides of stairways shall have only a handrailing. The open
sides of stairways shall have a top and middle railing with toeboard. No
toeboards shall be installed on stairways when there is no danger of objects
falling on persons working below. Reference should be made to Plate 6-A,B of
the Appendix.
(b) Railings for
stairways shall conform in all other respects to the specifications for
railings. On the closed sides of stairways, handrailings shall be supported by
wall brackets which shall be spaced not more than four feet apart.
Notes
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